Junior Research Analyst

Boundless is seeking a Junior Research Analyst with environmental analysis experience and an interest in and aptitude for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The candidate must have strong research and analytical skills as well as data modeling and visualization experience. They will work with the Boundless research team to apply the Boundless environmental impact assessment methodology to emerging clean tech companies—compiling, analyzing, and interpreting large amounts of data. They will also regularly perform statistical analysis and produce company and industry reports.

Who We Are

Boundless is an industry research and environmental impact analytics firm that provides objective and actionable information to move investment dollars more quickly toward clean technologies and climate solutions. Our science-based, data-driven approach is grounded in the proven methodology of LCA. The scores and metrics derived are trustworthy and reliable because they are unbiased and validated by external industry and/or scientific experts. Boundless has the capabilities to perform rapid (and screening) LCA, LCA compliant with ISO 14040, and Scope 1,2,3 emissions inventories.

Boundless has completed assessments of hundreds of cleantech products and projects — ranging from renewable energy, circular economy, HVAC and disinfection technologies, bioenergy and bioproducts, and innovative water and wastewater technologies. The resulting company reports frequently inform investor decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with researching, developing, and maintaining a repository of environmental and financial impact metrics.
• Undergo training to then autonomously perform LCAs, as part of conducting Boundless Environmental Impact Analysis.
• Draft company reports based on research findings.
• Support Boundless documentation through PowerPoint presentations and technical reports.
• Understand and conduct data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Play an active role in support of business development activities: project proposals, market research, grant writing, prospect and customer calls, etc.
• Attend project calls and respond to customer questions, demands, and needs.

Given we are a small organization, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of project work and customer engagement, and help make an important contribution in environmental sustainability. They must readily take initiative, anticipate the needs of research projects, and consistently follow through on tasks. They must also be resourceful and be able to handle numerous tasks simultaneously. They will be expected to prepare various written client deliverables, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work well with minimal supervision. This position is full-time.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, climate and/or environmental sciences, or related academic qualifications.
• Experience in quantitative data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Experience doing literature review and extracting relevant information from scientific publications.
• Able to manipulate large, complex data sets using a variety of software applications (e.g. SPSS, SAS, Excel), including the use of relational databases.
• Experience with programming languages (particularly Python, R) and working knowledge of financial software tools.
• A critical thinker with attention to detail and the ability to visualize data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and technical writing skills.
• General interest in cleantech investing and environmental social governance (ESG).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• A team player who can collaborate across a diverse team and is comfortable in a startup environment where everyone regularly needs to perform tasks outside of their scope of work.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Small, growing and collaborative team, lots of cross-role interaction.
• Mission driven company and profitable product.

How To Apply

Please send your resume, and a short letter of interest to [email protected].